Newbiehorse 15 #1 Posted March 17, 2018 guys I have a charger 10. it wont start or turn over. I figured out it was the starter solenoid. everything is painted red so I cant find a part number anywhere. does anyone know the part number or where I can get the part asap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #2 Posted March 17, 2018 Solenoids are pretty much universal. Big box stores Lowes Home depot usually have them. Some may have two small terminals instead of one but they will still work on your horse 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #3 Posted March 17, 2018 cool thanks a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #4 Posted March 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Newbiehorse said: cool thanks a lot Home depot you will need to use the grounding wire included 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #5 Posted March 20, 2018 ok replaced the solenoid and didnt fix it. it runs when we jump across the terminals but wont turn it over on its own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,775 #6 Posted March 20, 2018 On 3/17/2018 at 2:37 PM, Newbiehorse said: everything is painted red Be sure the solenoid has a good ground, one of the small terminals must be grounded. Use a test light or meter to see if you have 12 volts going to one of the small terminals when the key is in the start position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #7 Posted March 20, 2018 i used a test light to make sure the key switch was working properly but never checked the solenoid with it. ill check when i get home Just now, 953 nut said: Be sure the solenoid has a good ground, one of the small terminals must be grounded. Use a test light or meter to see if you have 12 volts going to one of the small terminals when the key is in the start position. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #8 Posted March 20, 2018 Check the safety switch on the clutch/brake pedal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #9 Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, rmaynard said: Check the safety switch on the clutch/brake pedal. wouldnt that keep it from running all together? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #10 Posted March 20, 2018 What year is your Charger 10? On the 1972, it's only in the start circuit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #11 Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) 1972 with Kohler Engine 1969 with Tecumseh Engine Edited March 21, 2018 by rmaynard added 1969 wiring diagram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #12 Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, rmaynard said: What year is your Charger 10? On the 1972, it's only in the start circuit. not sure the year. previous owner didnt know much about it. and i have no idea on how to find out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,775 #13 Posted March 20, 2018 On the riser below the steering wheel there should be a tag with a model number on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 804 #14 Posted March 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Newbiehorse said: ok replaced the solenoid and didnt fix it. it runs when we jump across the terminals but wont turn it over on its own. I had a machine that did that, it ended up being the oil level safety switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #15 Posted March 21, 2018 The 1969 has a Tecumseh engine with no solenoid. The starter circuit goes directly from the battery through a high amperage switch to the starter. The 1972 has a Kohler engine with a solenoid to power the starter. Neither engine has a oil level switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites